South Middlesex Times

Frank Pallone, a long-serving member of the U.S. Congress representing New Jersey's 6th district, has expressed strong opinions on recent political developments through a series of tweets. Pallone, who has been in office since 1988 and previously served in the New Jersey Senate, addressed issues ranging from alleged illegal actions by former President Donald Trump to infrastructure and social security policies.

On March 19, 2025, Pallone criticized an attempt by former President Trump to remove Democratic FTC Commissioners. He stated that "Trump's attempt to fire the Democratic FTC Commissioners is illegal and must be immediately reversed by the courts." He emphasized that this action threatens the Federal Trade Commission's ability to protect consumers from fraud and anti-competitive practices.

Later that day, Pallone took issue with Trump's involvement in infrastructure projects. He tweeted at 15:36 UTC that "The shamelessness never ends." According to Pallone, Trump is claiming credit for infrastructure improvements funded by legislation passed under President Joe Biden’s administration.

In another tweet posted at 16:58 UTC on March 19, Pallone addressed changes affecting Social Security recipients. He criticized policies he attributed to Trump and Elon Musk that require seniors and disabled individuals to visit offices for benefits they have already earned. Pallone described it as "a clear cut to Social Security courtesy of Trump & Elon."